Results/Photos

Date: March 29, 2026 Participant: Karen Whisler #7037 Race: 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Karen Whisler demonstrated a steady performance during the 2026 Saucony Love Run Philly Half Marathon. Karen maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, with slight variations in her split times. She began with a 10:18 min/mile pace in the first mile and continued to hover around the 10:20 min/mile pace for most of the race. Notably, her fastest split was the 11th mile at a pace of 9:28 min/mile, contributing to a strong finish. Overall, Karen completed the half marathon in 2:13:07 with an average pace of 10:09 min/mile, indicating a well-managed energy distribution over the 13.1-mile course. Placing 5669th out of 11586 participants highlights a competitive performance. Among female competitors, she ranked 2594th, and in her division F25-29, she placed 635th. Continued focus on maintaining this consistent pace while incorporating a strong late-race surge could further enhance her future race performances.